The Spirit Filled Church - Pt. 2

Characteristics of a Spirit-filled Church 1. They were obsessed with the presence of God. “And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.” — Acts 2:42 Are you obsessed with the presence of God? 2. They were filled with the power of God. “And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles.” — Acts 2:43 The signs and wonders in Scripture are connected to the redemptive work of Christ. “To encounter the living, holy, and all-gracious God truly means that we cannot contain ourselves. He is not a truth to be known unaffectedly, or a good to be received listlessly. Seen clearly, the dazzling beauty and splendor of God must cause our hearts to quake.” — Michael Reeves, Rejoice and Tremble When the Spirit of God fills the people of God, the power of God is made visible. 3. They were sold out for God’s people. “And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts…” — Acts 2:44-46 “But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called ‘today,’ that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.” — Hebrews 3:13 “Do not neglect meeting together, as is the habit of some…” — Hebrews 10:25 God’s people are designed for community. If we want to become a Spirit-filled church, we must move from being guests to becoming a family. We GROW together as a family. “And all who believed were together and had all things in common.” — Acts 2:44 4. They were marked by the favor of God. “…praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.” — Acts 2:47 The Spirit-filled church is one characterized by joy and gladness.